Earth Science Technician to Data Entry Operator: what carries over
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Skills you already use in Earth Science Technician work
- Attention to Detailcore
- Data Entry and Accuracycore
- Digital Literacycore
- Electronic Document Managementcore
- Microsoft Excel Data Managementcore
- Microsoft Office Suite Proficiencycore
- Policy and Procedure Adherencecore
- Quality Assurance and Checkingcore
- Record Managementcore
- Time Management and Prioritisationcore
- Continuous Learning and Upskilling
- Process Documentation
- Regulatory and Legislative Awareness
- Written Communication
What Data Entry Operator roles ask for that Earth Science Technician roles do not
- Confidentiality and Privacy Compliancecore
- Data Entry and Verificationcore
- Workflow Queue Managementcore
- CRM System Operation
- Email Management
- Multitasking
- Verification and Authentication
- Workload Self-Management
What may close the gap
These government-listed qualifications may help close the gap.
- Certificate II in Applied Digital Technologies (ICT20120)
- Certificate III in Accounts Administration (FNS30322)
Source: Jobs and Skills Australia, Training Occupation Pathways dataset, March 2026, version 1.0
Published median pay (Jobs and Skills Australia)
- Earth Science Technician
- A$1,794 a week
- Source: ABS Survey of Employee Earnings and Hours, May 2025, customised report.
- Data Entry Operator
- A$1,371 a week
- Source: ABS Survey of Employee Earnings and Hours, May 2025, customised report.
Data Entry Operator: Demand steady
Earth Science Technician: Skills list: Changing Careers, built from the ESCO skills classification.
Data Entry Operator: Skills list: Changing Careers, written by Changing Careers and reviewed by a career coach.